Element USE: 'ITSELF', FOR EMPHASIS
SuperCat PRONOUNS
SubCat reflexive
Lexical Range N/A
Level B2
Cando Can use the singular pronoun 'itself' for emphasis.
Corrected Learner Example In my opinion, the main characters do not have to be liked by readers but the story itself must be good and interesting to be successful. (First Certificate in English; B2; Swiss German)

The building itself looks splendid and beautiful. (Thailand; B2 VANTAGE; 2001; Thai; Pass)
Uncorrected Learner Example
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